Joshua 24:3

And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac.

Cross-reference

Genesis 12:1-4 is the original record of God's call to Abram, which Joshua 24:3 summarizes as God taking Abraham from beyond the River.

Genesis 21:2 recounts Isaac's birth in fulfillment of God's promise, directly corresponding to Joshua 24:3's 'I gave him Isaac'.

Genesis 21:3 records the naming of Isaac, the son God gave to Abraham as promised in Joshua 24:3.

Nehemiah 9:7 similarly recounts God choosing Abram and bringing him out of Ur, directly paralleling Joshua 24:3's 'took your father Abraham'.

Acts 7:2 Parallel

Acts 7:2 describes the same event: God appearing to Abraham in Mesopotamia before Haran, matching Joshua 24:3's 'from beyond the River'.

Acts 7:3 Citation

Acts 7:3 directly quotes God's command to Abraham to leave his country, which Joshua 24:3 summarizes as being led by God.

Genesis 11:31 Historical context

Genesis 11:31 details Abraham's departure from Ur, the 'region beyond the River' that God took him from in Joshua 24:3.

Isaiah 51:2 Parallel

Isaiah 51:2 echoes Joshua 24:3, recalling God's call of Abraham when he was alone and the multiplication of his descendants.

Hebrews 11:8 highlights Abraham's obedient faith in response to God's call — the same journey from beyond the Euphrates mentioned in Joshua 24:3.

Nehemiah 9:8 continues the recitation, focusing on the covenant and land promise, expanding on Joshua 24:3's mention of making offspring many.